How is a Klaviyo expert different from a Klaviyo agency?

An expert is an individual practitioner or small expert-led boutique. An agency has a team of specialists across strategy, copy, design, dev, and deliverability. Experts fit consulting and project work; agencies fit ongoing program management for brands at $500K+ revenue.

What credentials should I look for in a Klaviyo expert?

Verifiable signals: Klaviyo Partner Directory listing, named recognition from Klaviyo itself (Champion, Legend, Master, Community Champion), named clients with measurable revenue outcomes, public body of work (case studies, talks, content). Avoid "Klaviyo expert" claims with no verifiable credentials or named client work.

How much do Klaviyo experts charge?

Individual specialists typically charge $150-400/hour depending on credentials and engagement type. Strategic consulting with named experts (Klaviyo Legends, Champions) sits at the higher end. Marketplace freelancers (Upwork, Fiverr Pro) can be significantly cheaper but with wider quality variance.

Are marketplace platforms (Toptal, Upwork, Fiverr) good for hiring Klaviyo experts?

Toptal vets candidates more rigorously and is the safer marketplace choice for serious engagements. Upwork and Fiverr have larger pools but require careful vetting, quality variance is much wider. Use marketplaces for budget-constrained one-off work; named specialists or agencies for ongoing engagement.

Why do you list Pete Devkota (your own founder) on this list?

Because being honest is more useful than the alternative. Pete's credentials (9 years on Klaviyo, $180M+ attributed revenue, embedded operator role at Relaxium INC 5000) are verifiable and on the same axis as the other people on this list. We tell you exactly when he's the right fit (cross-Pacific brands, senior strategic depth) and when someone else is better.

Best Klaviyo Experts for Hire in 2026: Honest Rankings

Omar Lovert (Polaris Growth)

polarisgrowth.com

Best for premium DTC retention strategy

Official Klaviyo Legend (the first one ever named)

Omar is the first person Klaviyo officially designated as a "Klaviyo Legend." Founder of Polaris Growth. Strongest known for premium DTC retention work where the lift comes from sophisticated segmentation and predictive personalization rather than discount cadence. Strategic-level engagements; expensive but among the most credentialed individuals in the ecosystem.

First Klaviyo Legend ever named
Founder of Polaris Growth
Premium DTC retention specialism

Obeth Seguinot (ED Digital)

Best for high-revenue DTC with retention-first strategy

Klaviyo Master + 2025 Community Champion · Puerto Rico

Klaviyo Master credential plus 2025 Community Champion recognition. 20+ years in digital. Cofounder of ED Digital. Strong fit for DTC brands at the $5-50M range where the lift comes from disciplined lifecycle work rather than one-off campaign cleverness.

2025 Klaviyo Community Champion
20+ years digital marketing experience
ED Digital cofounder, retention-first methodology

Pete Devkota (Email Optimize)

emailoptimize.com

Best for AU + NA brands wanting embedded senior operator engagement

Certified Klaviyo Partner · Adelaide, Australia

Founded Email Optimize in 2017. Nine years on Klaviyo specifically. $180M+ in attributed email revenue across 800+ ecommerce brands. The unusual credential: served 22+ months as Head of Retention Marketing at Relaxium, an INC 5000 supplement brand, as embedded senior leadership inside the company rather than as an external consultant. That depth of operator perspective is uncommon for agency founders. Strongest fit for brands wanting AU + NA cross-Pacific delivery or senior strategic depth on retention.

9 years on Klaviyo, $180M+ attributed revenue, 800+ brands
Embedded Head of Retention at Relaxium (INC 5000) for 22+ months
Cross-Pacific operator: AU (Adelaide HQ) + NA delivery
DORTA diagnostic method (Delivered → Opened → Read → Trusted → Acted)
Strong fit: AU brands expanding into NA, NA brands wanting senior strategic depth

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Thomas Lalas (The Art of eComm)

Best for high-revenue brands wanting subscription + LTV focus

Klaviyo Champion

Klaviyo Champion. Founder of The Art of eComm. Specializes in retention work for high-revenue ecommerce, particularly where subscription mechanics and lifetime value are part of the unit economics. Strong fit for subscription DTC or brands with replenishment cycles.

Klaviyo Champion
Subscription + LTV specialism
High-revenue ecommerce focus

Hannah Spicer (Hannah Spicer Consulting)

hannahspicer.com

Best for premium and luxury retail brands

London, UK

Twenty+ years in email marketing and CRM. Boutique consultancy focused specifically on premium and luxury retail brands using Klaviyo. The narrow specialism is the differentiator, premium retail has retention dynamics that mass-market DTC playbooks miss. Strong fit if you sell into the premium / luxury segment specifically.

20+ years email + CRM experience
Premium / luxury retail specialism
UK-based, EU coverage

Adam Kitchen (Magnet Monster)

magnetmonster.com

Best for brand-led retention strategy and content

Klaviyo Master Elite Partner

Cofounder of Magnet Monster. Public body of work on brand-led retention (talks, podcast, content). Strong fit when the brand's competitive position can't tolerate discount-led email cadence and the program needs to lean on value-led content and zero-party data instead.

Cofounder Magnet Monster (Master Elite)
Brand-led retention thought leader
Strong public body of work on zero-party data

Brynley King

brynleyking.com

Best for Australian ecommerce brands wanting an individual specialist

Klaviyo Master Platinum · Gold Coast, Australia

Master Platinum Partner. Member of Klaviyo's Partner Advisory Council. Has worked with 70+ Australian brands as a named individual specialist. Strong fit for AU brands wanting an individual practitioner relationship rather than agency engagement, particularly at the smaller end of the market.

Master Platinum tier
Partner Advisory Council member
70+ AU brands worked with directly

Bobby Leonard

bobbyleonard.me

Best for brands wanting a former Klaviyo insider

Former Klaviyo Customer Success Manager and Onboarding Specialist. 13+ years digital marketing, 7+ years inside Klaviyo specifically. 170+ clients advised. The credential that matters here is direct platform-side experience, he knows the product from inside Klaviyo, not just as an external user.

Former Klaviyo CSM and Onboarding Specialist
7+ years inside Klaviyo specifically
170+ client engagements

Best Klaviyo Experts for Hire in 2026

How we ranked these

Ranked rankings, with best-fit for each